INFÊCTED

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: April 12, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us.

  • Name and email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Membership tier and subscription status
  • Usage data and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our membership service
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send transactional emails and membership updates
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your information with:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (PCI compliant)
  • Resend: Email delivery service
  • NextAuth: Authentication and session management

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@infected-magazine.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Process payments securely

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Updating the "Last updated" date

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@infected-magazine.com
  • Address: INFÊCTED Magazine, [Your Address], [City], [Postal Code], [Country]